Delaware Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, October 4, 2025

Below is a table for each race of the day. The table is ordered by our algorythmically calculated expected order of finish. Our program takes into account past performances, workout times, speed ratings, recency, and breeder/jockey data amoung other data points.

Using the “Expected” column, the lower number is better. When there is a clear lowest value, we like that horse best to win. In situations where many horses share low numbers, we like those horses equally well. If no horse is under 3, the results are less clear to us and bettors should examine the race more closely.

Using the “Value” column, we present the minimum payout we would recommend betting the particular horse. Look for higher-paying odds than those listed if you like that horse.

Scratches are notated and will be updated as available.

RACE NUMBER 1 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Lonely Ride 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Inbound 3.50 1.3 3-1
3 3 Uninvited Guest 4.50 2 4-1
1 1 Striking Sparks 6.00 3 6-1
9 9 Granted Success 8.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Masakado 8.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Funkenstein 10.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 H C Holiday 10.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 First Shot Fired 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Downanddirtydonna 1.50 1 2-1
2 2 Misty Money 1.80 1.2 2-1
7 7 High Heel Native 6.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Lucy’s On a Roll 8.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Golden Chakra 10.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 J Candy 12.00 7 13-1
6 6 Unforgetableimelda 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Padiddle 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 King Covee 5.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Bolt From Above 6.00 3 6-1
9 9 Cobblestone Bridge 8.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 El Tinmarin 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Thirty West 10.00 6.1 12-1
12 12 Hall Monitor 10.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Tested 10.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Twelve Treasures 10.00 6.1 12-1
11 11 Hidden Motive 12.00 7.7 15-1
5 5 Grey Biggsy 12.00 7.7 15-1
14 14 Robert’s Moon 15.00 10.1 19-1
13 13 Honor Mags 15.00 10.1 19-1
1 1 Sky Masterson 20.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Kaz Creed 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Nancy Made My Day 3.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Leonids 4.50 2.4 5-1
3 3 Makizan 8.00 5 9-1
10 10 Remarkable Mo 10.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Norfie 10.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Shanghai Superfly 12.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Mischief Warrior 12.00 7.8 15-1
6 6 Grey Streak 15.00 10 19-1
4 4 Belts ‘n Brooks 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Wonderfull Lady (FR) 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 White Lilacs 3.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 Expecting a Winner 5.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Stella Mars 6.00 3 6-1
11 11 Tiki Bar 8.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Majestic Creed 8.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Carroll Girl 10.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Sandpiper Memories 15.00 8.1 15-1
4 4 Conquest Dancer 15.00 8.1 15-1
6 6 Utopia Rose 20.00 11 21-1
9 9 Never So Lucky (IRE) 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Oleg 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Oneofthegoodguys 3.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Minister 5.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Kuz It’s Chilly 6.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Boyd’s Band 10.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Happyflyer 10.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Casino Night 15.00 6.1 11-1
4 4 Zaino 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Billionaires Row 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Jetaros 3.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Contemplation 6.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Boat Song 8.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Pallino 8.00 4.5 8-1
10 10 Kalahari Not Sorry 10.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Jolly Boss 10.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Surf’s Up 10.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Discreet Devil 15.00 8.3 16-1
11 11 Sam the Sham 15.00 8.3 16-1
9 9 Dewy’s Beast 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 You’re the One 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Devil Pays in Gold 2.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 Just Like You 4.50 2.4 5-1
7 7 Yumyum Eat Em Up 8.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Awesome Pic 10.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Country Economics 10.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Suzy Q the Queen 15.00 8 15-1
6 6 Pudd’n N Pie 15.00 8 15-1

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late scratches and other changes – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.